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BUNKERING PLAN
MV/ MT: Port of Bunkering : _________________
Date / Time of Bunkering : Supplier
Before Bunkering F: A: Trim Barge Name
Draft 3
After Bunkering F: A: Trim Bunkering Rate m /Hr
Condition of Ships Heeling Port: Stbd: Pressure Kg/cm 2

Receiving Bunker Correction

Quantity (MT) SG @ 150C Temp (Deg C) Volume of Bunker (m3)
Grade Factor
H.S.F.O.
L.S.F.O.
M.D.O.
Lub Oil

3 R.O.B. Total Quantity (After

Capacity (m ) Bunker Nomination
Tanks - Fuel Oil (Before Bunkering) Bunkering)
3 3 3
100% 85% m MT m MT m MT

Total

Reference Sounding / Ullage at Final Trim (m)

Sequence Tank No Fill %
0.0 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 1.5 m 2.0 m 2.5 m 3.0 m

R.O.B. Total Quantity (After

Capacity (m3) Bunker Nomination
Tanks - Diesel Oil (Before Bunkering) Bunkering)
100% 85% m
3 MT m3 MT m3 MT

Total

Reference Sounding / Ullage at Final Trim (m)

Sequence Tank %
0.0 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 1.5 m 2.0 m 2.5 m 3.0 m

R.O.B. Total Quantity (After

Capacity (Ltrs) Bunker Nomination
Tanks - Lub Oil (Before Bunkering) Bunkering)
m3 m3 Ltrs 3
100% 85% Ltrs Ltrs m

Total

Reference Sounding / Ullage at Final Trim (m)

Sequence Tank %
0.0 m 0.5 m 1.0 m 1.5 m 2.0 m 2.5 m 3.0 m
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BUNKERING PLAN
MV/ MT
Addendum to Bunker Plan (as per 33 CFR 155.750)
(Refer to VOM Section 14 and accordingly implement following procedure for safe bunkering)

1) Personal Protection :
While handling these products, proper Personal Protective Equipment as required by the circumstances is to
be worn during connection and disconnection of manifolds, at all times during bunkering operation. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap. If splashed into the eye, flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until iritation subsides.

2) Procedures and Duty Assignemnts for bunker Transfer

Chief Engineer :- Overall In Charge of Operation
All person should report to Chief Engineer prior bunkering. He will address all safety items, and review all local and federal
regulations. After ensuring that all concerned personnel have fully understood their duties, Chief Engineer will notify Master
requesting permission to start bunkering. The Chief Engineer will note down special instructions required to be followed
during the transfer, in the bunker plan which must be strictly followed during operation. The Chief Engineer will be
responsible for inspecting and signing Bunker Checklist and bunker delivery note.
(In absence of Chief Engineer, Second Engineer will be in charge for bunkering operation).

Duty Deck Officer :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.
He will check and ensure weather is safe for the operation. He will check for any protrusions / condition of fenders on bunker barge
during approach. Keep sufficient fenders stand-by. He will check safe moorings of the vessel and barge. Ensure all scuppers are
closed, all safety signs are posted at relevant location. Check all doors, portholes and vents are shut, Ensure two fire hoses,
Portable fire extinguishers and applicable SOPEP items are placed well in advance. He will regularly monitor mooring condition of
the vessel and barge. Keep all personnel advised of weather changes. He will notify Chief Engineer if the vessel is heeling more
than ________ degrees or more than ______ meters trim. He will carry out ballasting operation as required to keep vessel upright
at all times. He will ensure safe access is provided to the barge/ terminal.

Second Engineer :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.
He will supervise duty engineer/motormen during bunkering operation. Check operational condition of fuel system,
vent pipes, sounding pipes, opening / closing of bunker tank valves, drip pan containment and flange connections.
He will ensure all bunker containment are empty before transfer. Check fuel sounding in all tanks and record in the
sounding log book before transfer.

Duty Engineer :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.
He will take soundings at regular interval and will also take safety rounds around deck.

Duty Motorman :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.
He will assist Duty Engineer in taking soundings at regular interval and will also take safety rounds.

__________(Rank) :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.

He will assist Second Engineer in connection / disconnection of bunker manifold and will also take safety rounds on deck.

Duty A/B :- Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of bunker transfer.
He will assist Duty Deck Officer in ensuring all LSA / FFA / SOPEP gears are placed in appropriate location
prior commencing bunker operation. Ensure safe access between and also safe mooring of the vessel and barge/ terminal.

The minimum number of personnel on duty during transfer is _____________ crew members.

Persons involved in bunkering must have no other task assigned to them

3) Name of products being transferred :-
a) Heavy Fuel Oil (HSFO/LSFO) :-
b) Diesel Oil/Gas Oil :-
c) Lubricating Oils :-
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4) Product Information :-
Product Appearance Odour Flash Point
Heavy Fuel Oil
Diesel Oil/Gas OIl
Lub Oils
(Please refer to attached MSDS sheets for more information on products being handled)

5) Communication :-
Primary source of communication will be portable Walkie-Talkie.
Between ship staff, Channel Back up :

6) Preparation for bunkering :-

a) Basis quantity stemmed and onboard bunkers, calculate top up ullages for final quantity
b) High level alarms, lights on remote valve control console to be tested in advance.
c) Check valve line up for bunkering operation.
d) Transfer hose is to be properly rigged and fully bolted, Secured to manifold on ship/barge.
e) All unused bunker connections to be blanked and fully bolted.
f) Planned Initial Transfer Rate _________m3/hr and Max Allowable Transfer Rate ___________m3/hr
(for tanks of capacity 100m3 or less, following guidelines for transfer rate must be observed)
FO DO
Initial 50 cub.m/hr 25 cub.m/hr
Max 75 cub.m/hr 50 cub.m/hr
Topping 25 cub.m/hr 25 cub.m/hr
g) Method of determining the temperature of bunker during loading Fixed guage / Manual (Strike out as applicable)
h) The preferable location of making fast the bunker barge is along the parallel body length (around mid-ship area)
where conditions permit.
i) The weather parameters for approach, stay and ceasing bunker operation ( Refer to Sec E, Item 9 of Bunkering Checklist)

7) Procedure for topping off :-

a) The Duty Engineer should take soundings of all tanks and give his report to the Chief Engineer.
b) When tanks are filled to _________ %, Inform shore to reduce flow to ____________ MT/Hr
c) Continuous soundings will be taken.
d) The level in the tanks is to be staggered so that only one tank is topped up at any given time.
e) The shore should continue to reduce the flow as needed until __________% is reached.
f) Upon completion of bunkering, drain the hose/arm and blank off immediately.
g) Duty Engineer will close all fuel valves and report his findings to the Chief Engineer.

8) Procedure for Closing and Opening vessels openings :-

Chief Engineer is in charge of controlling all opening, expansion tanks, openings & sounding ports.

9) Please describe the agreed procedure between Ship and Barge/ Terminal :
Emergency Shutdown Procedure :-

Hose and Flange Leakage :-

Vent Overflow :-

Stop bunkering during the following conditions :-

a) Lighting or heavy thunderstorms
b) When an oil spill incident has occurred.
c) Non-observances of established requirements of bunkering procedures by barge crew/ Terminal personnel.
d) When Safety of barge is in question due to excessive current, extreme high and low tides.
e) Vessels fire fighting capabilities are lost.
f) If weather condition deteriorates as per Sec E, Item 9 of Bunkering Checklist, (wind & sea/swell parameters)
g) Loss of communication with bunkering barge/ terminal (investigate prior to securing)
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10) Procedure for reporting Oil Pollution :- Report immediately as per 'Port Contact List' in SOPEP/SMPEP

11) Transfer Hoses :-

All hoses used in the transfer of any oil products have been tested/designated as required by 33 CFR
155.750(a)(11) [Annual Hydrostatic Pressure Testing, 1.5 times MAWP].

12) Fire Fighting Medium/extinguisher used onboard :-

13) During transfer, vessel should have sufficient rags and sand available in hand to be used in case of spill. Refer to the
vessel's SOPEP/SMPEP/Vessel Response Plan for details.
Fixed Containment :- Any overflow of bunker into fixed containment will be emptied in the following manner,
a) Removal by pneumatic portable pump or manually with buckets.
b) All containment will be wiped clean using rags or absorbent material.
c) The oil will be disposed off in the slop tanks; rags will be incinerated.

14) Refer to the line diagram for transfer piping, control valves, pumps, fuel vents, isolation valves and control devices,
shut-off valves. A copy of the plan shall be displayed at bunkering station alongwith 'Emergency Contact details'.

15) Points to be considered during Bunkering Operation :-

a) All scuppers are effectively shut.
b) Wilden pumps are to be rigged on both sides and tested. Discharge hoses are to be lowered into antipollution drums
or slop tank designated by Chief Engineer
c) SOPEP/SMPEP/FFA equipment to be placed at manifold.
d) Ensure all personnel are wearing protective equipment at all the times during transfer.
e) Company's Checklist ECL 8 is fully filled and complied with.
f) All port and terminal regulations are strictly adhered to.
g) MSDS, First Aid procedures and Material Hazard, Spill containments are understood by everyone.
h) Line up is double confirmed by Chief Engineer.
i) Emergency stopping device operation is well understood by all personnel.
j) Communication is established with shore prior transfer operation.
k) Accommodation Air-Con is put on recirculation. All external doors to be kept closed.
l) Ensure bunker manifolds are clearly marked with the correct product tag.
m) Gas measuring equipment and Draeger tubes are available in CCR for the material being handled.

Prepared By :- Approved By :-
Chief Engineer Master

Read and Understood :-

Second Engineer Duty Officer Duty Engineer

Duty Motorman Duty A/B Fitter

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M.V./M.T. :__________________________ Date : _________________
Name of Barge : ______________________ Location : ________________

Code: A -(Agreement) This indicates an agreement or procedures that should be identified in the check-list or communicated in some other mutually acceptable form.

R - ( Re-checks) Items to be rechecked at agreed intervals of______ Hrs. (4 hours or less)

A) Pre-Transfer Conference
Vessel should carry out 'Pre-Transfer Conference' with relevant crew members within
48 hours prior to the intended time of bunkering and discuss following items.
Yes No N/A

1) Is the vessel taking LSMGO Bunker

If yes, confirm the following -
a) Confirm viscosity of oil being stemmed is ≥ 2.5 cst. If not,has the office been informed?
b) Is/are the designated tank(s) clean for bunkering
c) Has the tank been inspected by responsible engineer (only for first bunkering)
d) If third party inspection of tank is deemed necessary by owners has it been arranged
(only for first bunkering)
e) Has entry been made in the CE log book and Oil Record Book about this cleaning
mentioning when and which tank has been cleaned
f) Does the vessel have sufficient lubricity improver for use with LSMGO
g) Is the Fuel Oil change over booklet onboard of the latest version(Ref Tech. Circular T17A)
h) Care has been taken about implications of commingling two grades of LSMGO OR
LSMGO with HFO
i) Has dosing of lubricity improver into the designated LSMGO bunker tank been carried out
in accordance to the required dosing ratio
2) a) Review of Bunkering Plan
b) Ship staff aware about Oil Spill penalties
c) Vessel's Oil Transfer Procedures
d) Standard Hand Signals as appended in Section 14.12 of VOM.
e) Duties and responsibilities of all involved persons.
f) All concerned staff are made aware of Bunker Tank Ventilation Arrangement.
g) Emergency Shut down procedures / Reporting Requirements

3) Are the watches adjusted accordingly to ensure strict compliance with the requirements
of 'Rest hour period' as per STCW regulations.
4) Conduct a close up inspection of the pipes, valves and indicators. Conduct a hammer test
on the pipelines. Hammer to be a 225g testing hammer and ONLY "tapping" of lines to be carried out

B) Checks prior making fast the Barge Yes No N/A

1) The barge has obtained the necessary permissions to go alongside the receiving vessel
2) Wind Speed is not more than 21 knots (BF 5) and Sea/ Swell is not more than 2 Meters
Present Weather : Wind - ………x……. knots, Sea/ Swell ………………meters
3) Is the bunker barge made fast for bunkering at the mid-ship manifold.
If 'No' then state reasons …………..………………………………………………
4) Are ship's crew standing-by with heaving lines to make fast the Barge?
5) Fendering arrangement on the barge is adequate and no protrusions observed.
6) Are adequate portable fenders kept ready for use as required
7) Has engine room been informed not to turn the propeller?
8) Are all cargo tank lids and ullage port lids closed?
9) Have tank cleaning / gas-freeing operations been stopped?
10) At night, is there adequate illumination?
11) All hotwork ceased. Confirm no hotwork will be carried as long as the bunker barge is alongside
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BUNKERING CHECKLIST
M.V./M.T. :__________________________ Date : _________________
Name of Barge : ______________________ Location : ________________
C) Checks after making fast the barge Yes No N/A

1) Has the Barge been securely made fast and the fending is adequate?
2) Is it ensured that the Barge is not in way of any overboard discharges?
3) Adequate electrical insulating means are in place in the barge/ship connection
4) The Barge personnel comply with the requirements of ISGOTT Ch. 4 as appropriate
With particular regard to :
- No Smoking
- No Naked Lights
5) All bunker hoses are in good condition and are appropriate for the service intended

D) Preparation for bunkering

(To be filled by ship's staff approximately 2 hours prior bunkering) Yes No N/A

1) On the basis of the quantity to be stemmed & quantity remaining on board,

have the top off ullages / soundings and quantities been calculated & noted down ?
2) Tanks to be bunkered have enough capacity to take the intended amount ?

(If intended bunker is more than 85% of the tank capacity then Risk Assessment to be
carried out and Company approval obtained prior bunkering)

3) Overflow tank is empty and high level alarm, if installed, is functioning properly ?
4) Is bunker tank gauging system operatonal and accuracy verified ?
5) Drip trays are in position on decks around connections and bunker tank
vents. All savealls and containment trays are clean, dry and plugged ?
6) All valves on manifold, lines, tanks are free to operate and quick closing
valves are functional from remote locations ?
7) Filter provided on the bunkering line is clean ?
8) All valves are correctly lined up and same is verified by 'Person In Charge'?
9) Means of communication between bunker manifold / engine room are in proper working
order ?
10) Emergency standby means of communication like walkie-talkies or
messenger is available at the manifold and engine room ?
11) Following are readily available:-
A. Valve Remote Control Console (If fitted on board)/ Ship’s Office/ CCR
a) Bunker Plan and Bunkering Checklist
b) Sounding and Ullage Tables
c) Specific Gravity/Volume conversion tables, calculator, watch, etc.
d) Walkie - Talkie

B) At Bunkering Station
a) Bunker Plan and Bunkering Checklist
b) Line diagram of Trasfer System
c) Oil spill clean up equipment material readily available for immediate use? (Spill
dispersant, rags, oil absorbent pads/ booms, spill collecting bucket and drum)
d) Tools (spanners, chain block, etc.) and sounding tape
e) walkie-talkies, telephone (walkie-talkies also at tank sounding station)
f) Lighting equipment
g) Thermometer and pressure gauge
h) Reducers
i) Ladder
j) Sampling unit and sampling kit
12) Sequence of operation is discussed with the members of the bunkering team ?
13) Sufficient hands are available for securing and casting off all mooring lines
of the barge upon its arrival and departure ?
14) Adequate lighting arrangements are made if bunkering at night ?
15) When bunkering in U.S. waters,
a. Has the USCG Pumping Plan been displayed at the manifold along with Agent's contact
details?
b. Declaration of inspection (DOI) is duly filled in agreement with barge/ terminal and a copy
is available?
16) Stop and lock Fuel Oil transfer pump manually to prevent pump starting automatically.
Shut, lock and tag the suction and discharge valves of the pump.

Master _______________ Ch.Off _________________ Ch.Eng_________________

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BUNKERING CHECKLIST
M.V./M.T. :__________________________ Date : _________________
Name of Barge : ______________________ Location : ________________

E) Pre transfer checks - Ship/ Terminal (Barge, Truck or Facility)

(To be filled by ship's staff and supplier's representative before starting transfer of bunkers)

Terminal Details Name / Number:__________________________

Name of Terminal Representative :_________________________
1) Max rate vessel can accept is : FO : _______ mt/hr DO: _______mt/hr LO ______ ltrs/hr
2) Max rate terminal can pump is : FO : _______ mt/hr DO: _______mt/hr LO ______ ltrs/hr
3) Max rate agreed for this transfer is : FO : _______ mt/hr DO: _______mt/hr LO ______ ltrs/hr
4) Initial rate agreed upon is : FO : _______ mt/hr DO: _______mt/hr LO ______ ltrs/hr
5) Top-off rate agreed upon is : FO : _______ mt/hr DO: _______mt/hr LO ______ ltrs/hr

6) Max acceptable manifold pressure : FO : _______ kg/cm2 DO: _______kg/cm2 LO ______ kg/cm2

7) Time required for reducing / increasing rate : ________ minutes

8) Time required for stopping : ________ minutes

9) Weather criteria Max. Permissible Limit Max. Permissible Limit

a) Stop bunker at: ___ knots wind speed; At berth: 25 kts At anchor/ sea: 20kts
b) Disconnect at: ___ knots wind speed: At berth: 28 kts At anchor/ sea: 22kts
c) Unberth/ cast off at: ______ knots wind speed At berth: 33 kts At anchor/ sea: 25kts
d) Unberth/ cast off at: ______ meters sea/ swell At berth: NA At anchor/ sea: 2 meters

10) Quantity and Quality to be loaded :

Fuel Oil : _______________________
Diesel Oil :______________________
Lubes :_________________________
11) Order in which the products will be loaded is : 1)____________ 2)____________ 3)____________
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M.V./M.T. :__________________________ Date : _________________
Name of Barge : ______________________ Location : ________________
Code Ship Barge Remarks
12) Bunker tank contents will be monitored at intervals not
exceeding ……minutes
AR
(For tanks of 100 Cu.m or less capacity the
monitoring interval should not exceed 5 min)

13) Means of communication between ship/terminal has

been established ? (3)
Where language difficulty exists, verbal expressions &
AR
signals have been established ?
VHF/ UHF Ch_________Primary System:_________
Back up:__________
14) All scuppers are effectively plugged. Temporarily removed
scupper plugs will be monitored at all times. Drip trays are
in position on decks around connections and bunker tank R
vents. (10)(11)

15) Has emergency shut down procedure been agreed ?

Emergency Stop signal:_____________________

16) Is ship's / terminal's/barge's fire fighting equipment

appropriate & properly rigged ?(5)

17) Are the bunker hoses/ arms in good condition and

properly rigged ? (7)

18) Unused bunker connections are blanked and fully

bolted.(13)

19) Vessel and barge moorings are in good order ? (2) R

20) There is safe means of access between the ship R

and barge (1)

21) There is a supply of oil spill clean up material readily

available for immediate use

22) Watch keeping arrangements have been agreed ? (22)

23) Agreed with terminal that Marpol sample to be taken

at Ships manifold only ?

24) Commercial Bunker sample will be taken at :

Terminal Manifold / Ship's Manifold* *Delete as appropriate

25) Sample will be continuous drip sample: Yes / No*

*Delete as appropriate - If 'NO' give reason:
(_________________________________)

26) Procedures to be followed in the event of spill or

emergency have been agreed ?

27) Local port rules, as applicable, have been

discussed ?

28) Sounding of all tanks of the barge is taken and

recorded by a responsible hand of the bunkering
team before commencement of transfer ?

29) Barge tanks have been checked for the presence

of "free water" by means of water finding paste
and recorded ?
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BUNKERING CHECKLIST
M.V./M.T. :__________________________ Date : _________________
Name of Barge : ______________________ Location : ________________

30) Temperature of the fuel tanks checked for applying

correction ?

31) Overboard valves connected to the cargo system ,

engine room bilges and bunker lines are closed
and sealed ?(16)

32) All cargo and bunker tank hatch lids are closed ?(15)

33) The main radio transmitter aerials are earthed and

radars are switched off ?
(Radar not to be switched off at anchorage. Only
3 cm radar to be used if bunkering at anchorage) (42)

34) Fixed VHF/UHF transceivers and AIS equipment

are on the correct power mode or switched off ? (40)

35) Naked light regulations are being observed ? (37) R

36) Smoking rooms have been identified and smoking

restriction are being observed ? Nominated smoking AR
rooms ship and barge/ terminal: ____________________

37) All external doors and ports in the accommodation R

are closed (17)

38) Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the bunker

transfer have been exchanged? (26)

39) Air blow procedure agreed.

Air press: ___ (not to exceed 3 kg/cm2)
Fuel tank into which air is to be blown
(not to be DO tank): _____
40) Main Engine not to be immobilised during
bunkering operations

41) The hazard associated with toxic substances in

the bunkers being handled have been identified
and understood (27) R
H2S Content ( TLV - 5 ppm): _______________
Benzene Content (TLV - 1 ppm):_____________

42) The lead of the load bearing sling (supporting the

bunker hose) from the ship/shore crane hook
(holding the bunker hose) should be VERTICAL or
close thereof during the connection and disconnection of
the hose.

Note: Numbers in bracket are the reference number from ISGOTT Sec 26.4

Declaration
We have checked , where appropriate jointly, the items of the Check-List in accordance with the instructions
and have satisfied ourselves that the entries we have made are correct to the best of our knowledge

If, to our knoweldge , the status of any item changes , we will immediately inform the other party

For Ship : For Barge / Truck / Facility :

Name : Name :
Rank: Designation :
Signature : Signature :
Date / Time : Date / Time :
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M.V./M.T. :______________________ Date : ______________

F) Checks During Bunkering

Time: _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____
(To be filled by duty officer/ engineer soon after starting and as per agreed frequency of re-check items thereafter)
1) All scuppers and deck openings are plugged on main
and other decks where bunker air pipes are located?
2) Temporarily removed scuppers will be monitored at all times?
3) The fenders have been checked, are in good order and
there is no possibility of metal to metal contact.
4) Moorings being checked and tended as required?
5) Vessel drafts are being monitored reported to C/E?
6) Smoking rooms have been identified and smoking
restrictions are being observed?
7) Naked light regulation are being observed?
8) All external doors and ports in the accommodation are
closed?
9) Safe means of access between ship and barge/ terminal
10) Means of communication between ship/terminal has been
established and tested during repeated checks

11) Observed H2S Content (in PPM) _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____

Observed Benzene Content (in PPM) _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____
12) Oil being bunkered is flowing into correct tanks?
13) Soundings/Ullage of tanks not being bunkered are unchanged?
14) No leaks from unused bunker manifolds and exposed bunker
pipelines on deck.
15) Quantity onboard _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____
16) Quantity remaining _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____
17) Manifold Pressure _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____
18) Drip sampling is flowing properly ?
19) Are savealls/drip trays are clean, dry and plugged?

Initials of Person in charge _____/_____/_____/_____/_____/____

G) Checks After Bunkering

(To be filled in by Chief Engineer before signing supplier's papers)
Yes No N/A
1) All line and manifold valves are closed?
2) Manifold blanks have been put in place?
3) Time has been allowed for fuel oil to settle prior taking soundings?
(Minimum 30 minutes after completion of final airblow)
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4) Trim and temperature corrections have been applied?
5) 3 Sample and 1 Marpol bottle (Total 4 Samples collected using Drip Sampler at
receiving ship's manifold ) have been filled correctly? (Marpol Sample of both fuels i.e. HFO + MDO)
Seal Number: __________________ / ____________________ / ___________________ / __________________
6) Chief Engineer & Supplier's Rep have signed the seal tags?
7) All four sample bottles have been properly sealed?
(No other samples to be accepted or signed for)
8) 1 - commercial sample given and 1 - Marpol sample received from supplier?
9) One sample bottle sent for analysis to correct laboratory?
(Normally only Fuel Oil samples are sent for analysis)
10) One sample each of commercial and Marpol bottle, kept in safe custody on board ?
11) Check all sounding pipe caps are in place and screwed tight
12) All valves on bunker line back to normal and HO transfer pump lined up for normal
operation and tried out before putting on Auto
13) Stowed all equipment removed for operation
14) Updated oil record book

H) Checks prior signing 'Bunker Delivery Note' (BDN)

(If 'NO' is ticked for any of the below item, the Chief Engineer should issue 'Letter Yes No
of Protest' and charterers are to be informed accordingly).

1) Bunker slip quantity and onboard bunker delivered quantities compared and the
difference is within acceptable tolerance?
(In any event, if there is any discrepancy at all between the ship and shore figures,
a protest should be made in writing to the bunker supplier and BDN should be
claused mentioning the actual quantity received and charterers to be informed
accordingly).
2) Is bunker quantity clearly mentioned in either net barrels, metric or long tons.
3) Does the BDN includes following information?
a) Name and IMO number of the receiving ship Ship: IMO:
b) Port Port:
c) Date of commencement of delivery
d) Name, addres and telephone number of Marine Fuel Oil Supplier
e) Product Name(s)
f) Quantity (MT) MT
g) Density at 15degC (kg/m3) (Fuel oil should be tested in accordance with
ISO 3675)
h) Sulphur Content (% m/m) (Fuel oil should be tested in accordance with
ISO 8754)
i) Flash point
j) Temperature
k) Viscosity
l) Confirmation that fuel oil supplied is in conformity with Regulation 14(1) or
4(a) and Regulation 18(1) of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78.
J) Drip sample bottle seal numbers (4 nos) MUST be entered in BDN.

Master :_________________ Chief Engineer : _________________

Note : Each checklist can be used for 12 hours of bunkering. If bunkering takes longer then use new sheet